A YouTube channel asked an AI program to predict the winner of the 2028 U.S. presidential election. The result sparked debate online.
The simulation focused on a possible race between JD Vance and Kamala Harris. Using polling trends and state-by-state projections, the AI forecast that Vance would win the Electoral College by a clear margin.
The projection gave Vance 326 electoral votes to Harris’s 212. The model suggested he would carry most of the states won by Donald Trump in 2024, along with a few additional battleground states.
The prediction comes at a time when Trump’s second term has faced mixed approval ratings. Recent polls show divided public opinion, particularly on the economy and immigration. Midterm elections later this year are expected to shape the political landscape ahead of 2028.
However, experts caution that AI forecasts are speculative. Election outcomes depend on changing economic conditions, candidate decisions, voter turnout and unforeseen events. Polling data can shift quickly, especially years before an election.
For now, the AI result is simply a projection — not a guarantee. The 2028 race remains far from decided, and the political environment could change significantly before voters head to the polls.